Sermons on Door Of Hope:

Hoping Or Wishing

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Hope For The Future”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021

An opening by Dr. Paul Ruskin in the Journal of the A.M.A. “Stages of Aging.” It was really a photo of his baby daughter. Simeon holds the baby Jesus ..How did he know which baby in the temple that day? How did He and "we" listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit?

In Jesus Holy Name December 26, 2021 Christmas I Redeemer Text Luke 2:5a, 26 “Hope For the Future” Some years ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

As we unpack this passage we will see several things that we can expect as Jesus followers that give us a living hope.

Living Hope OKAY – let’s do this… SO HERE - is the ‘Powerful Passage’ (1 Peter 1:1-12) that we are going to unpack this morning, in a conversation that I am calling, “Living Hope.” NOW – I want to encourage you to ‘really’ lean in and follow along in your Bibles/App or on the screen, as we read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 11, 2022

Jesus is our only hope for salvation.

A Living Hope January 9, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is our only hope for salvation. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Supplemental Passage: For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Song Of Hope Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

Mary and all Israel hoped in a Savior who would provide His people with salvation from sin and redemption unto God. In this passage, Mary was finally able to confidently declare her hope aloud through song and call Him “God my Savior.”

I’ve entitled our message for this morning “A Song of Hope.” The passage we’re going to see is often called the “Song of Mary.” In Mary’s words, we hear an expression of anticipation and joy in the coming fulfillment of her hope. So, what was Mary’s hope? Mary had the same hope as all the nation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Hope

Contributed by Ben Foley on May 31, 2021

Hebrews 6:19: We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

We live in turbulent times. From a global pandemic to political controversy to mental health issues, racial tensions, suicides, and gun violence, storms are brewing and sweeping the world. In times like these, we find our emotions going from extreme highs to severe lows. It is as if we are being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Mark 4:37-38, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball this week. Your prayer list includes your children marrying really successful people. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Hope Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 12, 2023

Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our political and legal systems are allowing outrageous things to go on. Just look at the news of this past week.

Alba 4-9-2023 THERE IS ONE HOPE Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Hope” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:3, Luke 24:3-9, Luke 24:19-21, Romans 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Way

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2023

A sermon for the third Sunday of Easter, Year A

April 23, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 24:13-35 Hope for the Way Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” – Luke 24:21 Hope. Hope is something that allows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

An Appeal In Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

This Psalm looks beyond the present crisis and need, through the availability of God’s righteousness, to the ultimate hope of the resurrection.

AN APPEAL IN HOPE. Psalm 17:1-7, Psalm 17:15. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-7, Psalm 17:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 23, 2024

how can we have hope when everything looks hopeless?

Prisoners of Hope We all need hope. • Hope is vital part in human life. Shout hope • People go into deep disappointment and depression in life when they don’t see hope in their life • People sometime lives a colorless ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is One Hope Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2024

Our one and only hope is Jesus Christ, who is our hope of glory. We are giving this living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series about the 7 ones that equal unity. 1. God wants His people to be unified and the 7 ones are the things that unite us. 2. So far in our series we have discussed the one body and the one Spirit. 3. Today, we want to talk about a subject that is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 6:13-19, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Hoping! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 19, 2024

Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.

“KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

For Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 25, 2024

Paul prays for believers to have hope in Christ Jesus. How is this different from worldly hope and how does it help us navigate life?

Have you ever thought about how the meaning of a symbol or a logo can change meanings if you were to rotate it upside down? For example, if you turn the hands over on our title slide, it looks kind of like someone is now washing their hands. If you rotate the lesser than symbol in math, it becomes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023

If we don’t allow the hustle and bustle of the world’s hectic race to find the perfect gift, and if we step back and look at the real reason we celebrate, our hearts are happier. We smile more. Hopefully we get a little bit closer to those we love, not always, but we can hope for that.

Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday that we were in the advent season. For those that may not know what Advent is, Advent is the 4 Sundays after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas day. This year there are actually 5 Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So, our Advent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 3:22-24, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:6, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist